CATrends: Benzene in Sunscreen Products Consumer News CATrends: Benzene in Sunscreen Products Lawsuits allege labeling fails to disclose sunscreen products contain carcinogen.
J&J to Pay $2.2 B to Settle Deceptive Marketing Charges Consumer News J&J to Pay $2.2 B to Settle Deceptive Marketing Charges Fine a deterrent, or just cost of doing business?
CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications Consumer News CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications These claims are tough to swallow.
Baby Products Under Fire for Ad Claims Consumer News Baby Products Under Fire for Ad Claims Better Sleep? Natural? Baby products are facing suits for false marketing.
How Safe is Your Birth Control? Consumer News How Safe is Your Birth Control? In 2002, the birth control patch, Ortho Evra, hit the market and flew off the shelves as millions of women went to their doctors for this new, exciting birth control…
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2024 Consumer News Worst False Ad Settlements of 2024 Some class-action settlements that left consumers behind.
CATrends: ‘Non-Toxic’ Household Cleaning Products Consumer News CATrends: ‘Non-Toxic’ Household Cleaning Products A recent spate of class-action lawsuits, including three involving Windex, allege household cleaners marketed as “non-toxic” contain harmful ingredients.
When Natural is Really Just Mostly Natural Consumer News When Natural is Really Just Mostly Natural What’s 96-98% natural supposed to mean, anyway?
CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants Consumer News CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants An FDA panel’s recent findings has led to a flood of lawsuits.
CATrends: Deceptive ‘Plant-Based’ Claims Consumer News CATrends: Deceptive ‘Plant-Based’ Claims A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products Consumer News Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products How negative feelings surrounding menstruation have influenced period product marketing.
Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Consumer News Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Products marketed to clear up stuffy noses and relieve sinus congestion don’t work, researchers say.
CATrends: Acetaminophen Medications for Infants Consumer News CATrends: Acetaminophen Medications for Infants Lawsuits claim infant-specific products aren’t any different than acetaminophen medications for older children.
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
CATrends: Products Marketed as Containing No Preservatives Consumer News CATrends: Products Marketed as Containing No Preservatives Class-action lawsuits target preservative-free claims.
Happy, Horny, Skinny Pill? Consumer News Happy, Horny, Skinny Pill? GSK will pay out $105 million in off-label use case.
Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us? Consumer News Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us? Complaint alleges that painkiller companies schemed to deceive U.S. market.
Companies that Get Coal in their 2013 Stockings Consumer News Companies that Get Coal in their 2013 Stockings Be careful, deceptive marketers — Santa was watching.
Regulatory Inquiries Put Essential Oils MLM doTerra on the Defensive Consumer News Regulatory Inquiries Put Essential Oils MLM doTerra on the Defensive MLM’s health claims fail to stand up to an increased level of scrutiny amid a worldwide pandemic.
A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams Consumer News A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams A master list of known and alleged scams.